Crossword

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ACROSS 1 Article twice found among smalls – that’s sick! (5,3,7) 9 Complained, provoked by head of government (7) 10 Oatmeal intermittently used by designer for such a picture (7)

11 Language exercises adopted by new senator (9)

12 Make changes, having rejected link across Germany (4) 13 Light lunch at home following quarrel (6)

15 Sort of apparel that makes people curse? (8)

18 Jump in hunt for work-re lated conversation (4,4) 19 Puzzle understood after dance (6)

22 Repeat part of speech officially (4)

23 Sections must include a short lament for fliers (9) 26 Framework for each goal converted (7)

27 Extend argument for name to be inscribed in record (7) 28 Offence of Time Bandits is overcharging (8,7)

DOWN

1 A French chap will welcome universal balm (7)

2 Flag impoverished Democrat raised? (5)

3 Rehearse during break, showing control (9)

4 Beating under cover (6) 5 Exposed to attack with an uncertain outcome (4,4) 6 Shred a short volume (4) 7 Speech in support of ambassador’s high-level cover (9) 8 Minister covering area is a source of power (7) 14 Reckless kid has difficult year (9)

16 Furore over fortune seeing one with a nasty smell (5,4) 17 Careless mates put up ruin (8) 18 Hurried across area for driving, soaked (7) 20 Know-all wife is, for example, regularly busy (4,3)

21 Rugby player with ear gouged out, as it should be (6)

24 Call to mind being fine during the previous day (5)

25 Hat that’s best on international (4)